1899 HENRI RIVIERE, "CLAIRS DE LUNE", IMPRESSIONIST LITHOGRAPH

Description: ILLUSTRATION FOR "CLAIRS DE LUNE" ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH PUBLISHED IN 1899 By HENRI RIVIERE (1864-1951) Unsigned - but the attribution is solid, as it was first published in the 1897 publication "Clairs de lune" Enoch & Cie publishers in Paris) for which Riviere was the dedicated illustrator. This scene is one of a series of 13 which Riviere composed for the publication. The all-important blindstamp of "The Studio" is at lower right, below the image line. Main image measures 3.25 x 8.5 inches. Total sheet measures 8 x 11 inches. Condition/Technical : Very good. Lovely muted colours and tones that only these late 19th century lithographers could create, and which "The Studio" took to a whole new level. A good, strong evenly inked impression, attractively printed on off-white wove art paper. A few minor blemishes to reverse, insignificant. "The Studio" Magazine was a lavishly-produced and pre-eminent art journal. A showcase for artists to have their works on paper featured. It took lithography to an entirely new level of excellence. In its early years the editors commissioned graphic works from leading artists, but as the popularity of the journal increased, artists were keen to offer their works for inclusion. in such a superb showcase publication. Continental artists, and "rising stars" from UK were also well represented. We can count such luminaries as Beardsley, Whistler, Waterhouse, Khnopff, LePere, Nicholson etc. etc. just to name a few amongst the contributors. The print run was about 3,000.

Price: 49 GBP

Location: Wadhurst

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